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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

Acura

Integra

When replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 5.0 oz. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 oz. of oil.

When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2003-06 E320 & E500 Sedans Less 4 Matic & 2004-06 E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

  • Ensure t...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> FRONT -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

FRONT

  • Remove righthand side exhaust heat shield, Fig. .
  • Remove propeller shaft mounting bolts.
  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • If rubber boot must be replaced, proceed as follows:
    • Pull universal joint off propeller shaft.
    • Remove rubber boot.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Coat splined shaft profile with Molykote grease, or equivalent.
    • Push rubber boot with universal joint onto propeller shaft, ensuring markings align.
    • Steady propeller shaft with suitable screwdriver when installing mounting bolts.
    • Torque driveshaft intermediate bearing bolts to 23 ft. lbs.
    • Torque driveshaft...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Verify pressures of all four tires.
  • Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (the engine must not be running).
  • Press forward or back button on the multifunction steering wheel until the display for trip and main odometer appears.
  • Press up or down arrow button repeatedly until the tire inflation pressure monitor appears.
  • Press and hold reset button on the instrument cluster until the message MONITOR CURRENT TIRE PRESSURE? appears. Release the R button.
  • Press button + (YES) on the multifunction steering wheel to activate the tire inflation pressure monitor. The message TIRE...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Remove engine compartment bottom cover.
  • Remove viscous fan clutch and drive belt.
  • Disconnect electrical connecto...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

On 1996-2005 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

On 2006 models except AMG, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 26,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

On 2006 AMG models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Remove engine compartment panel.
  • Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove viscous fan mounting nut while counterholding pulley socket bolts with suitable wrench. Mounting nut has righthand threads.
  • Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
  • Remove protective grille.
  • Remove radiator bottom ATF line fixture mounting bolt.
  • Disconnect ATF...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan clutch.
  • Swivel tensioning pulley clockw...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Part of Door Lock Switch Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320  3.2 V6 GASPart of Door Lock Switch Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • S86/1s2
  • Door Lock Switch
  • Under Rocker Panel Cover, Behind B-Pillar Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 4matic 3.2 V6 GASUnder Rocker Panel Cover, Behind B-Pillar Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • X63/6
  • CAN-Bus Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Starter
  • Air Pump
  • 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Heated Seat Switch
  • Left Front Heated Seat Switch
  • Left Front Seat Cushion Heater Element
  • Right Front Backrest Heater Element
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Maintenance Systems Overview
    Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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